Warwickshire stars past and present to play in Neal Abberley memorial match

WARWICKSHIRE players past and present will gather at Knowle & Dorridge CC on Sunday, September 9, for a Memorial Match in honour of former Bears batsman and batting coach, Neal Abberley, who died last August.

WARWICKSHIRE players past and present will gather at Knowle & Dorridge CC on Sunday, September 9, for a Memorial Match in honour of former Bears batsman and batting coach, Neal Abberley, who died last August.

Many of the Bears’ famous treble-winning side of 1994 are expected to line up against members of the current Warwickshire squad in a match to raise funds for the Warwickshire Old County Cricketers’ Association (WOCCA) and Neil Carter’s benefit year.

Chairman of WOCCA Jason Ratcliffe said: “Neal was a great servant to Warwickshire and I’m sure that he’d be delighted that we’re creating a match in his honour.

“With past and present Warwickshire stars taking part, it promises to be a great day and we’re hopeful of making it an annual fixture.

“I would ask that everyone interested in attending or becoming a partner of the event should contact me on jratcliffe@thepca.co.uk .”

For further information about the Neal Abberley Memorial Match or to learn more about the current whereabouts of former club greats, join the Warwickshire Old Cricketers’ Association Facebook page.